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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.85, 1,362.23 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.85, 1,362.23 and 360.06 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.85 : 1,362.23 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.85/1,362.23 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.85x = 1,362.23 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.85x = 490,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,482.73/907.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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